D'Youville University Physical Therapy Department

08/29/2026

📣 We’re hiring!
We have an exciting opportunity to join our DPT faculty at D’Youville University! We are looking for a physical therapist with expertise in neurologic physical therapy who is passionate about teaching, mentoring future PTs, and helping shape the future of our neuro curriculum.
Come join a collaborative faculty and a program with truly fantastic students. Please share with anyone who might be a great fit!
https://dyouville-university.prismhr-hire.com/job/1047201/school-of-health-professions-physical-therapy-faculty-neurologic-pt?fbclid=IwdGRjcAT_tFVwZG9mAWZkaWQWUNbm2-5Z9tntAv4uQyo-4TwLJ9NfkGV4dG4DYWVtAjExAHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR4UrifA8hBYbCbEomXLrfBQRzDnX3Q2IReV8eyJ38cYFN5LV98QdE0B4XQwQA_aem_9VfeqFQO62imz8RqUHp1zQ

D’Youville University invites applications for a full-time Assistant or Associate Professor in the Doctor of Physical Therapy Program, with specialization in neurologic physical therapy and interest in contributing to the clinical education curriculum. This faculty position will support teaching, ...

08/25/2026

The Pediatric Development Experience (formerly known as "Baby Lab") will be held on September 22 from 4:00 - 6:00 in the lower level of Alt on D'Youville's campus. We are looking for children aged 0 months to 8 years old to join our second-year DPT students for this wonderful exposure to developmental milestones. Please private message if you can bring your little one, and what age they are. Looking forward to this event!

08/19/2026

DPT student Patrick Hajos took his clinical education experience on the road with an out-of-state placement in Massachusetts. Here’s what Patrick had to say about his experience:

I’m happy to share I have completed my second clinical rotation at Professional PT in Dennis, MA. I was fortunate to have the opportunity to work primarily with an older adult population presenting with a wide variety of orthopedic conditions, movement dysfunctions, and comorbidities. Working with such a diverse patient population challenged me to continually adapt my clinical reasoning, communication, exercise selection, and treatment approaches to meet each patient’s individual needs.
One of the highlights of this experience was being introduced to the clinic’s use of Medical Exercise Therapy (MET) and blood flow restriction (BFR) therapy. Seeing how structured, individualized exercise could be used to address a wide range of impairments and functional limitations added another valuable perspective to my developing approach to rehabilitation.
I am also incredibly grateful to my clinical instructor, Dr. Kristina Economou, DPT, for providing me with hands-on experience utilizing more advanced orthopedic manual therapy techniques. Having the opportunity to learn, practice, and apply these techniques with patients helped me become more confident in my clinical skills and further appreciate the role that manual therapy can play when integrated with therapeutic exercise and functional rehabilitation.
One of the most memorable parts of this rotation was the team itself. The physical therapists at this clinic have built such a close, supportive, and well-bonded group. Their willingness to collaborate, teach, challenge one another, and genuinely support each other created an environment that made me feel fortunate to be part of their team, even if only for a short period of time.

08/18/2026

Once again, Dr Ron White has provided exceptional mentorship to one of our students. Hear from Henry Smith below:

I am proud to share that I have completed my 8 week outpatient orthopedic clinical rotation at Trinity Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation.

Over the past eight weeks, I had the opportunity to work with a diverse orthopedic patient population. This experience strengthened my patient communication skills, improved my examination/evaluation processes, enhanced my treatment plans/exercise prescriptions, and increased my confidence with hands on techniques, including joint mobilizations and manipulations. Working with a wide variety of patients and diagnoses gave me valuable experiences, refining my approach to meet each individual's needs.

I would like to thank my Clinical Instructor and former professor, Dr. Ronald P. White, for his mentorship, patience, and commitment to helping me grow throughout this rotation. I also want to thank the entire team at Trinity Physical Therapy for their support and for making this a valuable learning experience.

08/17/2026

Pods does it again! CONGRATS!

08/17/2026

We offer clinicals in so many places! See below about Dias Daniyar’s latest accomplishment:

I am excited to say that I completed my second clinical rotation at an MVHS Inpatient Rehab Unit in New Hartford, NY.

I spent 8 weeks treating, evaluating and planning D/C of patients with wide array of neurological and orthopedic conditions. In addition, I also had an opportunity to collaborate with other members of the healthcare team such as OTs, nurses, physicians, speech therapists, D/C planners, and more. Moreover, I was fortunate to spend 2 days at a hospital and observe 3 orthopedic surgeries and shadow/assist hospital PTs and OTs in their treatments.

This rotation was tough in both complexity of cases, as well as the amount of caseload itself. It forced me to rise up to the challenge and made me gain immense confidence and trust in my skills and competence as a clinician going forward. That said, like all rotations, it also exposed some areas that I need to work on, which I will focus on leading up to my next placement.

I want to express my immense gratitude and appreciation to my CI Dr. Kathryn Merrell and all the IRU team members for all the help, guidance and support they provided throughout these 8 weeks. It has been a very rewarding experience and I am glad that I spent it with such great professionals, but more importantly, people.

08/16/2026

Below is Brooke Foschini-Carpenter’s experience with Buffalo Rehab Group in their neuro specialty. We are so grateful to continue this relationship!

I am excited to share that I have completed my second clinical rotation as a DPT student at Buffalo Rehab Group, specializing in Neurological rehabilitation.

Over the past 8 weeks, I had the opportunity to work with the amazing team at the Kennedy Institute for Mobility, Innovation & Technology (IMIT) and UBNS Orchard Park clinics. Throughout this rotation, I had the opportunity to evaluate and treat individuals with a wide range of neurological conditions, including stroke, SCIs, Parkinson’s disease, MS, TBIs, PSP, Post-polio syndrome, muscular dystrophy, and other mobility impairments.

This rotation challenged me in so many ways while allowing me to grow my clinical skills, confidence, and clinical reasoning within the neurological population. It also strengthened my passion for neurologic rehabilitation and reinforced how rewarding it is to help individuals work toward improving their mobility, independence, and quality of life. Throughout this clinical, I also gained hands on experience with the specialized equipment at the IMIT, including the AlterG Anti-Gravity Treadmill, Lokomat, Vector Body Weight Support System, and Upright VR. Additionally, I was introduced to BFR training and had the opportunity to present an in-service on the use of BFR in the neurological population.

A huge thank you to my CI, Nick Herideen PT, DPT for his positive encouragement, patience, kindness, guidance, and clinical expertise throughout this rotation. Thank you for being such a great mentor and for helping me grow as a student and future clinician! I would also like to thank Lily Casarsa PT, DPT who stepped in as my CI for 2 weeks, for her incredible mentorship, guidance, and support.

Lastly, thank you to the entire BRG team for being so welcoming, supportive, and friendly throughout my rotation. It was truly a pleasure working with you all! I am incredibly grateful for everything I learned during these 8 weeks and cannot wait to carry these skills and experiences forward into my next clinical rotation and future career as a physical therapist!

08/15/2026

Please see the job posting below from One on One Physical Therapy:

Physical Therapist (Full-Time or Part-Time) One On One Physical Therapy of WNY – Lancaster, NY About Us:
Established in 2019, One On One Physical Therapy of WNY is a family-owned outpatient clinic built on the mission of delivering the highest quality of care to our community. Guided by our core values of "Health, Family, Community," we prioritize giving our clinicians the quality time they need with each patient to achieve exceptional outcomes. Our clinic provides a wide array of outpatient physical therapy services, specializing in orthopedic, vestibular, neurologic, and sports/dance rehabilitation.
Position Overview:
We are seeking a passionate, patient-centric Physical Therapist to join our growing family. Whether you are looking for a stable Full-Time career or a Flexible Part-Time role, we provide an environment where you can truly focus on patient care without the burnout of traditional high-volume clinics.
What We Offer:

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: 401(k) retirement plan and Paid Time Off (PTO) for eligible roles.
Work-Life Balance: Flexible scheduling to accommodate your personal and family life.
Professional Growth: Paid continuing education to help you expand your clinical skills and specialties.
Quality Patient Time: Dedicated, one-on-one time with each patient to design and execute tailored rehab plans.
Supportive Environment: A tight-knit, collaborative, and family-oriented team culture.

Responsibilities:

Evaluate and treat a diverse patient population across orthopedic, vestibular, neurologic, and sports rehab specialties.
Develop, implement, and adjust individualized plans of care based on patient goals and clinical findings.
Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation.
Educate patients and their families on home exercise programs and preventative health strategies.
Live out our mission of prioritizing health, family, and community in daily interactions.

Qualifications:

Valid Physical Therapist license in the State of New York.
Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to providing high-quality, patient-first care.
Interest or experience in orthopedics, vestibular rehab, neurology, or sports medicine is a plus.

Job Type: Full-time or Part-time (Flexible schedule)
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Adam Palumbo PT, DPT
Doctor of Physical Therapy

One on One Physical Therapy of WNY LLP
4917 William Street Suite A
Lancaster, NY 14086
Phone 716.473.1300 | Cell 716.860.1599 | Fax 716.395.3005

08/12/2026

Special congratulations to Dr Matthew Smith, DPT alumni and outstanding representative of the profession and University!

🏆 Congratulations to our 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients!

D'Youville University is proud to recognize an outstanding group of alumni and friends whose achievements, leadership, and dedication exemplify the spirit of our community.

Please join us as we celebrate this year's honorees at the Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner on Wednesday, September 16, at 6:00 p.m. in the Health Professions Hub (HUB). This special evening officially kicks off Alumni Weekend and is a wonderful opportunity to honor these remarkable individuals while reconnecting with fellow alumni and friends.

Congratulations to all of our 2026 award recipients! We look forward to celebrating with you.

📅 Wednesday, September 16, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m.
📍 Health Professions Hub (HUB)

Register today and help us celebrate the remarkable members of the D'Youville family who continue to make a difference!

https://www.givecampus.com/schools/DYouvilleUniversity/events/alumni-weekend-2026